香港投资推广署家族办公室环球总裁方展光：“家办不只是投资平台，更是治理与传承的工具”

Core Viewpoint - Family offices are not just "investment platforms" but essential tools for global families to promote wealth inheritance, governance, next-generation education, and charitable planning [4][17]. Group 1: Family Office Landscape in Hong Kong - As of now, there are over 2,700 single-family offices in Hong Kong, with more than half established by ultra-high-net-worth individuals with assets exceeding $50 million [3]. - The Hong Kong government has assisted over 1,300 overseas and mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong from January 2023 to mid-2025, with 179 family offices among them [2]. Group 2: Reasons for Family Offices Establishing in Hong Kong - Hong Kong's rich history and robust ecosystem in wealth management make it Asia's leading cross-border wealth management center [8]. - The "One Country, Two Systems" framework allows Hong Kong to serve as a natural springboard for mainland capital to go global, aligning with the "14th Five-Year Plan" which positions Hong Kong as an international financial center [8]. - Hong Kong's low and direct tax rates, stable currency exchange, and mature legal system attract global funds, especially in the context of rising trade protectionism [8]. Group 3: Regional Differences in Family Office Needs - Family offices from different regions exhibit varying needs in wealth inheritance and asset allocation. For instance, European and American family offices often have established governance structures and seek investment opportunities in Asia through Hong Kong [9]. - ASEAN family offices, often established by first or second-generation entrepreneurs, focus on private investments and global expansion, using Hong Kong as a gateway to the Chinese market [9]. - Mainland family offices prioritize global asset allocation and wealth inheritance planning, emphasizing tax compliance and risk control [9]. Group 4: Advantages and Protections Offered by Hong Kong - Hong Kong's status as a leading international financial center benefits from the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, attracting family offices globally [10]. - The region has a mature anti-money laundering regulatory framework and strong privacy protection laws, making it an attractive jurisdiction for high-net-worth individuals [11]. Group 5: Future Trends and Developments - An increasing number of families are expected to use Hong Kong for global asset allocation, investing in stocks, alternative investments, sustainable investments, and digital assets [16]. - Family offices are evolving into tools for governance, next-generation education, and charitable planning, with Hong Kong supporting long-term family development and wealth transmission [17]. Group 6: Role of Technology in Family Offices - Many family offices are leveraging technology for daily operations and reporting, while also focusing on investments in the tech sector [18]. - Hong Kong's proximity to Shenzhen, a tech hub, provides significant opportunities for family offices to engage with technological advancements [18][19].